Representatives from Mainland China and Taiwan have reached a consensus on
the February 14th Kinmen speedboat incident, but details are not being made
public at this time.

Both sides said that the talks this morning at the Golden Lake Hotel in
Kinmen were conducted in a positive atmosphere.

Afterwards, they all attended a memorial service for the 2 Chinese fishermen
who died in the incident.

Coast Guard Director Chang Chung-lung (張忠龍) reiterated the apology for the
absence of video evidence and expressed regret for the suffering of the
families.

Deputy Mainland Affairs Council chair Liang Wen-chieh (梁文傑) also
highlighted the importance of communication and mutual understanding in
reaching a satisfactory conclusion.

Liang also hoped for the return of Kinmen fisherman Hu and the Penghu fishing
boat "Dajinman 88."

Hu's boat drifted to the Chinese side in March and he's been detained since,
while Dajinman and its 8 crew were detained early this month for fishing
during Fujian's moratorium period.

(IG)